Pierre Matthieu - Histoire de France et des choses mémorables (.) durant sept années de paix du règne de Henry IIII - 1614

Very rare edition in in-12 format of this important history of the reign of Henry IV, first published in 1605 in two volumes in quarto (same publisher).
The work is divided into 7 parts (7 books), and our copy is the first volume, comprising the first three books.

Opens with a beautifully engraved title.

Copy in modern binding, flamed Morocco leather, spine with raised bands decorated with gold title and roll tools. First joint cracked (floating board), browned pages, some foxing. Reasonable condition.

The account of Pierre Matthieu (1563-1621), humanist, poet, playwright, jurist, and historiographer of
ROI is all the more interesting because the author was initially close to the Ligueurs before rallying to Henri.
IV, until he became a close advisor and confidant. The passages on the necessity of reconciliation.
Protestants and Catholics, and the praise of the Edict of Nantes (Book II), are of a high moral standing.
and clearly highlight the king's talents as a diplomat and peacemaker.

Detailed, dated accounts of major events in France and abroad make this work.
An anticipation of the first Mercures or Gazettes: it also includes accounts of events.
Historical, military, religious, diplomatic, artistic manifestations, and even some miscellaneous incidents (such as witchcraft, etc.).

Pierre Matthieu

History of France and the memorable events that occurred in the provinces abroad during seven years of peace in the reign of Henry IIII, King of France and Navarre, divided into seven books.

In Paris, at Jamet Metayer's, Printer to the King, and Mathieu Guillemot at the Palace in the prisoners' gallery; 1614.

Fort vol. in-8 (17 x 12 cm); 20 pages, 692 pages, 54 pages (table); first volume complete in itself